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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok and Jarrett Mosiondz.
\nCouncillors Malcolm, Pedersen, and Wyatt were absent with notice.
\nCAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary. <\/p>\n
1. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/303
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 10th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/304
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 27, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1\tHeavy Hauling By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/305
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/2025, being a By-Law to provide permitting for heavy hauling within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.<\/p>\n
Keith Behrmann – yes
\nDaniel Laychuk – yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – absent
\nJarrett Mosiondz – yes
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – absent
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tJanuary – August Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/306
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Financial Statement for the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August 2025 as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tManitoba GRO Program Grant: Discussion on Projects<\/p>\n
5.4\tOverdue Utilities<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/307
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid utility accounts be added to the real proeprty tax account of each account holder as provided in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/308
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250689 to 20250721 be approved for payment in the amount of $130,759.10; Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,098.42 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 471 to 494 in the amount of $14,176.96 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $9,541.15 for Receiver General for August be hereby approved.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tReport of Auditor General: Discussion<\/p>\n
7. \tWork Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/309
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #48\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tG4 Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/310
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 meeting to be held September 29th, 2025 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tPine River Fire Hall
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.2\tProperty Cleanup
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.3\tRequest to Take Ownership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/311
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request to take ownership of Pt. SE 27-32-19W (Roll Number 8900.000), with the following conditions:
\nThat all legal fees for transfer be the responsibility of the seller;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tCommittee Secretary<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/312
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the committee secretary proposal as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\t2025 Tax Sale: Reserve Bid<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/313
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the 2025 Tax Sale will be held on October 30, 2025;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set the reserve bid for the 2025 Tax Sale as per Section 372 of the Municipal Act to tax arrears and costs;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the terms and conditions be set as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tBR Historical Museum & Display<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/314
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Birch River Historical Museum & Display in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/315
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on September 24, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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